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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
8
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London feb 14 naval officers express belief that submarine operations may run at high tension for a couple of months. They show utmost confidence in the navy to cope with the latest campaign with approximately the same success as the 1915 effort against U boats.
An admiralty official told the Associated Press that yesterday saw more arrivals and departures at English ports than any day in six months. Across 140 British movements since the latest war zone, only four vessels were sunk, indicating a low loss percentage for ships taking Channel routes.
Frederick Douglass birthday observed with a morning square dedication at Frederick Douglass square in Tremont Hammond Cabot streets and an evening session at Faneuil Hall. Speakers including Reverend Walter D McClane and James F Wolff called for voting rights and citizenship while criticizing Governor McCall and condemning regional tensions in the North and South.
Mayor Curley addressed 400 Dorchester Board of Trade members at the Hotel Brunswick urging support for holding a 1920 tercentenary celebration and world's fair on Mud Flats in Dorchester Bay. Former Governor Walsh cautioned the group to keep politics out of municipal affairs.
British forces reported raids northeast of Arras entering 250 yards of German defenses and reaching a third line with many enemy casualties and captures. Other operations included Ancre southeast of Grandcourt and entries into German trenches on the Somme and near Ypres amid ongoing artillery duels and air combat.
London February 14 The Board of Trade will seize control of all coal mines for the war. A new mines administration department will be formed with Guy Calthrop, formerly general manager of the London and Northwestern Railway, as controller.
The frozen body of 71 year old Dennis Carey, an eccentric Everett recluse, was found today at his single residence 21 Pleasant avenue. Police will begin an investigation after bruising on Carey's face and a disorderly room with strewn furniture suggested a possible struggle.
A Berlin official statement dated Feb 14 says neutrals are not causing a change in Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare. It asserts the war against all sea traffic in the barred zones is now in full swing and will not be restricted for any reason.
Daniel H. Ainsworth of Norwell husband of Mrs. Jennie May Eaton, famous for the sensational trial and acquittal of Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton, is arraigned in Plymouth Superior Court on a drunkenness charge. Judge Philip J. O'Connell hinted at release if letters from Washington arrive authorizing his liberty.
A sinking of the American four masted schooner Lyman M. Law by an Austrian submarine without a flag sparks protests as cargo of lumber is not contraband. Consuls report crew of ten saved, with Captain McDonough among those who landed at Cagliari. Potential strain in relations with Austria and Italy.
Preliminary reports from government departments describe Atlantic goods build up for export to European ports and how the submarine campaign may disturb US industry. The Council of National Defence meets daily to coordinate resources while talks over arming ships continue without decisive steps.
Cardinal Gibbons told a Baltimore audience and visiting delegates from Boston New York and Philadelphia that he would give the suffrage question earnest thought and keep an open mind while noting his long held views. He said changing views after 50 years would be difficult and urged supporters not to be against him if they cannot be with them.
Despatches report the schooner Law sunk by an Austrian submarine after being stopped and bombed. The cargo was lumber, not contraband, and the act violated the rule that warships must show their flag. Officials fear Vienna may answer with a statement risking a break with Austria. Ambassadors seek details as Turkey detains over 1000 American refugees and relief efforts face obstruction.
An ad remarks that wealth offers no immunity from the Grippe now sweeping the Atlantic coast. It urges those weakened by illness to use Johann Hoff's Malt extract with meals as a restorative after grippe, touting its bodybuilding and tonic properties.
War dispatches report Italian attacks along the Cerna bend aimed at Paralovo heights failed despite lively gunfire. A British partial attack south of Serre also failed before noon Tuesday. In Alsace east of Metzeral French forces carried out a surprise night attack and captured prisoners. Italian shelling hit the Travis station as Austrian forces were repelled north of Sobber in the Gorizia district.
A short ad extols Musterole as a clean white mustard oil ointment that relieves sore throats bronchitis croup and congestion when rubbed on the chest before bed. It claims to loosen congestion and requires no plaster while sparing blisters and lists numerous ailments it eases.
A Bowdoin Street resident describes relief from years of stomach trouble dizziness and fatigue after using Plant Juice. She recounts heart palpitations and sleepless nights followed by improved digestion and no dizziness since starting the remedy. The Plant Juice Man promotes the product at Houghton & Dutton Drug Department daily.
Dyspeptics are advised to stop relying on drugs and patent foods. Doctors recommend taking BISURATED magnesia after meals to neutralize stomach acid, stop fermentation, and permit hearty meals without pain or aftereffects.
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